The King's Gallery Dates and Times

The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The King for the Nation. Constructed forty years ago on the west front of Buckingham Palace out of the bomb-damaged ruins of the former private chapel, the Gallery was reopened on 21 May 2002 and is now open to the public on a daily basis.

The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The King for the Nation.

The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace: Drawing the Italian Renaissance: - 1st November 2024 to 9th March 2025

This exhibition brings together the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period ever to be shown in the UK.

Exploring the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy between 1450 and 1600, the exhibition will feature around 160 works by over 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian alongside lesser-known artists, all drawn from the Royal Collection, which holds one of the world’s greatest collections of Italian Renaissance drawings.

The Renaissance period saw a dramatic transformation in the way that artists worked, with a new-found appreciation for creativity pushing artistic boundaries. Drawing was at the heart of this development – evolving from a simple tool of workshop practice to an exciting means to explore visual ideas, develop new compositions and study the world.

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance - 11 April – 23 November 2025

Learn about the lives and tastes of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary – from their family lives and personal collecting to their glittering social circles and spectacular royal events.

This is the first Royal Collection Trust exhibition ever to explore the Edwardian era and will bring together more than 300 items – almost half on display for the first time – including fashion, jewellery, paintings, photographs, books, sculpture and ceramics.

See works by the most renowned contemporary artists of the period, including Carl Fabergé, Frederic Leighton, Edward Burne-Jones, Laurits Tuxen, John Singer Sargent, Olive Edis, Philip de László, William Morris, Oscar Wilde and Edward Elgar.

Image credits - © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

Opening times:

Opening times: Thursday to Monday: 10:00am – 5:30pm (last admission 4:15pm) Exhibitions Drawing the Italian Renaissance 1st November 2024 - 9th March 2025 The Edwardians: Age of Elegance 11 April – 23 November 2025

Venue Information:

The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA Nearest Train Station: Victoria Nearest Underground: Victoria, Green Park or Hyde Park Corner Bus Routes: 11, 211, C1 or C10

Please note:

You must ensure that you have a printed copy of your ticket's for entry. The King's Gallery operates a timed-ticket system, with admission every 15 minutes throughout the day. Please book a specific time for your ticket. If your selected entry time is at full capacity on your visit date, you will be admitted in the next available time slot. Over busy periods and bank holidays there may be a longer wait than usual to gain admission. Tickets purchased through Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass. A typical visit lasts between 1 and 1½ hours. Please arrive 15 mins before your schedule time.

Highlights

Redeveloped nearly 40 years ago.

Built out of the ruins of the former private chapel.

Priceless works of art.

Themed exhibitions.

Inclusions

Entry to The King's Gallery

A multimedia guide

Exclusions

Food and drinks